92229 Img rta detc/mntr ds poc aly
Also known as: point-of-care retinal imaging, POCA retinal assessment, automated retinal analysis
Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy using point-of-care analysis performed by non-physician.
In Plain Language
immediate eye back picture analysis; quick retina screening test
Clinical Context
Real-time point-of-care retinal imaging analysis for immediate diabetic retinopathy screening and triage, performed by non-physician staff.
RVU Information
CPT 92229 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Medicine category, 34% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 92229?
CPT 92229 (Img rta detc/mntr ds poc aly) is a Medicine code. Imaging of retina for detection and monitoring of diabetic retinopathy using point-of-care analysis performed by non-physician.
Who uses CPT code 92229?
CPT 92229 is used by Ophthalmology, Endocrinology, Primary Care. Real-time point-of-care retinal imaging analysis for immediate diabetic retinopathy screening and triage, performed by non-physician staff.
When is CPT 92229 used?
Real-time point-of-care retinal imaging analysis for immediate diabetic retinopathy screening and triage, performed by non-physician staff.
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